Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff
Guitar Music Theory
Desi Serna
4.6 • 931 Ratings
🗓️ 28 March 2024
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they’re based on a chromatic line cliché and include various extensions common to jazz and R&B music.
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Scott's Links
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0oLy2MY8Qdaq4epJzOdilz?si=67856935ae5d438c
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/biggest-part-of-me/1732619282?i=1732619284
Classic Tribute Bands https://primrose-armadillo-xkwc.squarespace.com/
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| 0:00.0 | In episode 156 of the guitar music theory podcast, I'm joined by keyboardist Scott Sheriff for another |
| 0:07.2 | installment of how does this song work featuring Biggest Part of Me by Ambrosia. Greetings guitar engineers. Welcome to the guitar music |
| 0:27.8 | theory podcast. If you're captivated by the magic of guitar |
| 0:31.4 | music and eager to unravel the mysteries of music theory, |
| 0:34.6 | you're in the right place. I'm Desi Cerna, your host, fellow guitar enthusiast, |
| 0:39.9 | and author of fretboard theory, guitar theory for dummies, guitar picking mechanics, and more. |
| 0:45.4 | In each episode of this podcast, I delve into the fascinating world of guitar and music theory, |
| 0:51.1 | demystifying complex concepts, and providing practical insights to help you become a more informed and skilled guitarist. |
| 0:58.0 | Together, we'll explore chord progression, scales, improvisation techniques, and more, unlocking the secrets that make guitar music |
| 1:05.6 | an irresistible art. |
| 1:08.0 | Today, in episode 156, I welcome back keyboard as Scott Sheriff for another installment of how does this |
| 1:14.6 | song work featuring biggest part of me by Ambrosia. Scott is the keyboard |
| 1:20.2 | player for Carrie Underwood and also plays together with me in the |
| 1:23.6 | Huey Lewis tribute band The Heart of Rock and Roll. Scott plays in a variety of |
| 1:28.2 | tribute bands in the Nashville area when he's not on the road including an act |
| 1:32.0 | called Yachts Landing that covers Yacht Rock |
| 1:34.9 | Classics such as the song we're going to examine today. |
| 1:38.7 | It's going to be a great discussion, but before we get started, what do you specifically need to be working on right now in order to become a better guitarist? |
| 1:47.0 | Go to my website, guitar music theory.com. |
| 1:50.0 | Answer the question I ask you about your playing, and I'll send you free custom video instruction that is calibrated to your current level. |
| 1:57.0 | Whether you're a beginner still needing to learn the basics or you need help with bar chords, finger picking, lead guitar, worship music, or you want to delve deeply into music theory, |
| 2:08.0 | I have a free course for you. I can put you on a plan to fill gaps in your knowledge so you can become a better player, move forward, and reach your music goals. |
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